GRE Word List
PROPONENT
one who argues in favor of something : advocate
The meaning of the word proponent is one who argues in favor of something : advocate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| asperity | roughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger |
| reparation | a repairing or keeping in repair |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| dissonance | lack of agreement |
| amplify | to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis |
| ashen | of, relating to, or made from ash wood |
| soporific | causing or tending to cause sleep |